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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 669.19 and 263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 669.19 and 263.87 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 669.19 = 263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/669.19 = 263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 669.19 × 263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 176,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,577.17/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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